Organization | • | Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall | [X] |
| | | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Several firefighters from across the state will be recognized for outstanding bravery and sacrifice during the Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter/Medal of Honor ceremony. Three firemen who died in the line of duty and 21 others who have demonstrated exemplary work and commitment to public service will be awarded. | | | | Date Created: | 05 09 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 504**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043525 Original UID: 23047 FIRST WORD: 19th | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Several firefighters from across the state will be recognized for outstanding bravery and sacrifice during the Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter/Medal of Honor ceremony. Three firemen who died in the line of duty and 21 others who have demonstrated exemplary work and commitment to public service will be awarded. | | | | Date Created: | 05 09 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 507**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043524 Original UID: 23046 FIRST WORD: 19th | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal in conjunction with the Office of Governor Pat Quinn proclaim September as the Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month and September 22 as LOOK UP! Pay it Forward Day in Illinois. The campaign is an effort to educate college students about fire safety awareness while living in off campus housing. Once a year OSFM and Illinois fire departments work with Illinois colleges and universities in an effort to spread the message of fire safety to college students. | | | | Date Created: | 09 20 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1076**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037935 Original UID: 18947 FIRST WORD: Campus | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal in conjunction with the Office of Governor Pat Quinn proclaim September as the Campus Fire Safety Awareness Month and September 22 as LOOK UP! Pay it Forward Day in Illinois. The campaign is an effort to educate college students about fire safety awareness while living in off campus housing. Once a year OSFM and Illinois fire departments work with Illinois colleges and universities in an effort to spread the message of fire safety to college students. | | | | Date Created: | 09 20 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1073**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037936 Original UID: 18948 FIRST WORD: Campus | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 May 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 50 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. | | | | Date Created: | 05 12 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 576**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036030 Original UID: 17157 FIRST WORD: Ceremony | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 January 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today that a Cook County Circuit Court Judge imposed a record $386,000 default judgment order against Redevelopment Enterprises, Incorporated which owns a closed gas station in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The company ignored an administrative order issued by the State Fire Marshal in 2011 to remove three 37-year old underground petroleum storage tanks from the property, according to court records. The tanks posed a risk to public safety due to the potential for explosion and environmental contamination to soil and water. | | | | Date Created: | 01 04 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 17**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046244 Original UID: 25791 FIRST WORD: Cook | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 March 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Many home structure fires occur when cooking equipment is left unattended, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). For the family chef, fire prevention can be as simple as remaining in the kitchen with a watchful eye on the stove, broiler, grill or deep fryer. | | | | Date Created: | 03 02 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 233**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034711 Original UID: 16248 FIRST WORD: Forty | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | GALESBURG - Representatives of the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Illinois Fire Fighter Medal of Honor Committee will visit the Galesburg Fire Department to award Captain Derek W. Perry with the State of Illinois Firefighter Medal of Valor. The award presentation will be presented to Captain Perry in advance of the State Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony scheduled for May 10th due to Captain Perrys upcoming National Guard unit deployment. | | | | Date Created: | 03 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 242**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042190 Original UID: 21705 FIRST WORD: Galesburg | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 June 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Parents of college-bound children are reminded to promote fire safety and awareness as they complete fall 2011 housing contracts in the coming days and weeks. To help jump-start the discussion, Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month and September 22, 2011 as the LOOK UP! Pay It Forward Day in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 06 13 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 692**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036304 Original UID: 17402 FIRST WORD: Governor | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Governor Pat Quinn will be joined by State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis and firefighters throughout the state to pay tribute to two firefighters who died in service last year and recognize 44 firefighters for acts of bravery within their communities. Honorees will be credited for exemplary service to departments throughout the state of Illinois. The awards will be presented during the 21st Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony. | | | | Date Created: | 05-05-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 509**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053141 Original UID: 174393 FIRST WORD: Hundreds | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember three firefighters who died in service and honor 21 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. | | | | Date Created: | 05 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 503**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043534 Original UID: 23056 FIRST WORD: Hundreds | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 February 28 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois State Police Zone 7, General Criminal Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) made possible the arrests of two individuals connected to a series of arsons in Cumberland County. The two suspects identified as Levi Barnes, 21, of Greenup, and Paul McCormick, 23, of Toledo were arrested on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 and face charges of aggravated arson and residential arson. | | | | Date Created: | 02-28-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 183**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000050556 Original UID: 171556 FIRST WORD: IIlinois | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Governor Pat Quinn urge college students and their families to pay attention to fire safety in student housing as they head off to College. Parents and students who may be signing apartment leases or moving into college dorms need to identify emergency exits and make sure smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are properly installed and in working order. | | | | Date Created: | 09 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1030**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045018 Original UID: 24492 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 June 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM) is making a special effort to remind the public about the importance of safety awareness during the month of June, which is National Home Safety Month. Families across the state are encouraged to prevent tragedies from occurring by taking the time to evaluate every fire safety feature in their homes. This year the nation celebrates 100 years of promoting home safety during the month of June, an initiative established to create a culture of safety awareness at home, in the work place, in schools, daycare centers and senior housing facilities. | | | | Date Created: | 06 07 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 638**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000049724 Original UID: 170923 FIRST WORD: The | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 October 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced it is joining the national campaign from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to prevent house fires as part of Fire Prevention Week (FPW). This years campaign runs from October 6th to 12th and the goal of the FPW is to provide the public with safety tips to promote safe cooking and kitchen habits for the entire family. | | | | Date Created: | 10-05-2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 1008**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000051609 Original UID: 172572 FIRST WORD: The | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in conjunction with the National Safety Council (NSC) is highlighting fire safety education as part of the annual observance of National Safety Month. This years campaign theme is Safety: It Takes All of Us and is aimed at encouraging the public to practice safe behavior to prevent personal injuries and deaths. | | | | Date Created: | 05-31-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 652**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053326 Original UID: 174599 FIRST WORD: The | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As winter approaches, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding people to change their smoke alarm batteries when they set their clocks back to standard time this Sunday, November 4th. Residents are urged to do this when the time changes twice each year to ensure that smoke alarms are always working properly. | | | | Date Created: | 11 02 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1205**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045514 Original UID: 25044 FIRST WORD: The | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With fireworks season approaching, the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinois residents to remember the deadly dangers posed by fireworks. June is National Fireworks Safety Month was established to educate children and adults about the dangers of fireworks. | | | | Date Created: | 06 01 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 625**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043772 Original UID: 23377 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 May 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Firefighters from across the state will be in Springfield on Thursday (May 12th) to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 20 others for bravery and service to during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. | | | | Date Created: | 05 11 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 568**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036022 Original UID: 17149 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 May 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Firefighters from across the state will be in Springfield on Thursday (May 12th) to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 20 others for bravery and service to during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. | | | | Date Created: | 05 11 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 570**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036028 Original UID: 17155 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
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